Archive for January 2011
Serendipity
This week was very lucky. Got in touch with Bill’s brother – Jack. He’s enthusiastic about the documentary project moving forward and is willing to help out in any way he can. His first hand knowledge is invaluable. Also got in touch with Paul Polansky – Bill’s friend who was with him in Spain during
Continue reading »El Chino Kick off
Officially kicked off the El Chino Documentary project. We have a small, dedicated 4 person crew – should be a lot of fun and an eye opening experience for all of us. Our first task, besides transcribing the diary, is to put together our proposal to attract investors and to pursue grants… More details to
Continue reading »Rallying the troops for a Canon DSLR Shoot
Gathering the Documentary team together for our first meeting this coming Sunday. Luckily, combined, we have much of the equipment we’ll need. A few odds and ends to pick up: fluid head tripod, dslr shoulder mount rig, boom/mic/lavalier mics and either a glide-track or the philip bloom track… We’re using: Canon 5D, 7D and T2i
Continue reading »Bill Wong’s Diary
The past week I’ve been digesting and translating Bill’s diary/journal of what he experienced in Spain. Definitely learning a lot about what he went through and his determination in becoming a professional bull-fighter. Very inspiring.
Continue reading »El Chino
First post on the new Punfilms project – A documentary on my cousin, Bill Wong – El Chino. The documentary will trace the story of how Arizona born Bill Wong, became the first asian bullfighter in Spain in the 1960s.
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